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(Olean Historical and Preservation Society) This is the monument to President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins the Olean Historical and Preservation Society hopes to make from a Lincoln Park oak tree the two leaders planted in 1906.

Historical Society seeks monument for Roosevelt-Higgins tree in park

December 19, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree in Lincoln Park planted 118 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins is dying. The

Behind defensive effort, Allegany-Limestone defeats Portville for first win of season

December 19, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team can breathe a little easier now after it secured its first win of the season at the expense of

Salamanca’s Leilene McComber (5) looks to back down a Pioneer defender into the paint. in the Warriors win over the Panthers on Dec. 12. | File photo courtesy of Salamanca Warrior Athletics

ROUNDUP: McComber scores career-high in win over Lady Panthers; Terrors blowout Galeton

December 18, 2024

SALAMANCA – A 22-point scoring night from Leilene McComber helped the Salamanca girls’ basketball team collect their third consecutive win of the season, beating Franklinville 40-25. After suffering a loss

BATES: Bona stays hot and rightfully earns spot on national bubble

December 18, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Its 11-1 record is second-best in the nation, only behind

Monday Roundup: Lady Terrors earn revenge win over Port, Bradford edges Cameron County and Salamanca remains perfect in league play

January 14, 2025

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – In a rematch of their first game of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team earned a little revenge, beating Port Allegany 45-36 in hostile territory.